What Is Ichthyosis?
4. Acquired Ichthyosis
As the name suggests, acquired ichthyosis is not an inherited condition, and it will typically start in adulthood. It is not at all well understood why it happens, but we do know that it is often triggered by other medical conditions. One of these is kidney disease, and an underactive thyroid is another potential trigger.
Cancer is another potential trigger, as is HIV/AIDS, and a rare condition known as sarcoidosis is another potential factor. Other triggers include some medications that are used to treat high cholesterol. Some medications that are used to treat certain types of cancer are also associated with acquired ichthyosis.
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